"Well, well..."
This was terrible. She didn't want to die! "I'm going to go have a talk with him. I'm sure there's something I can do..."
Auri flew over and perched on her shoulder, eying Gage suspiciously. I don't think he's being serious, Isy, he said to her as she grabbed her things.
Don't be silly, Gage wouldn't joke about a think like this! she said back.